The main reason for the past week's good results has been the return of Hamer and Hughes....two players with a lot of character, as well as ability. Their confidence has rubbed off on the other players and things have picked up accordingly. Long term though, we will need to add a bit of quality, especially up front and to the right hand side of midfield.
we deservedly took the lead and from then i thought leeds were there for the taking ,however they doubled up on harriot and fuller ran out of puff ,CP should have done something before leeds scored but didnt and in the end i personally feel that we won that game despite CPs input rather than because of it.Bradley isnt a right winger/or a right sided midfielder I am afraid .Hughes and Kermogant outstanding
Its interesting to see that some of our best periods of results have been with Pritchard on the right. When Wilson was injured he went on the right and I think we then won 3 in a row.
we deservedly took the lead and from then i thought leeds were there for the taking ,however they doubled up on harriot and fuller ran out of puff ,CP should have done something before leeds scored but didnt and in the end i personally feel that we won that game despite CPs input rather than because of it.Bradley isnt a right winger/or a right sided midfielder I am afraid .Hughes and Kermogant outstanding
But he did do something before thay scored?
Or is it that you did not like what he did?
I agree that Pritch is not a winger. But I do not think our midfield is strong enough with two up front to play two out and out wingers so we need another body that can defend properly when we are under the cosh - and I think Pritch is better all round than Wilson.
we deservedly took the lead and from then i thought leeds were there for the taking ,however they doubled up on harriot and fuller ran out of puff ,CP should have done something before leeds scored but didnt and in the end i personally feel that we won that game despite CPs input rather than because of it.Bradley isnt a right winger/or a right sided midfielder I am afraid .Hughes and Kermogant outstanding
But he did do something before thay scored?
Or is it that you did not like what he did?
I agree that Pritch is not a winger. But I do not think our midfield is strong enough with two up front to play two out and out wingers so we need another body that can defend properly when we are under the cosh - and I think Pritch is better all round than Wilson.
Cp should have acted quicker IMHO ..i see what CP is asking BP to do (something like what Curbs would have asked of Kish),agree that there is a wilson,pritchard and wagstaff conundrum (they all offer something but all have their deficiencies) The latter hasnt had much of a chance ...i am not sure if we will improve as a side with any of them ....a sean newton of John Robinson would do nicely!
I think the leaving early thing is really important.I first came across it a few years ago in the season west ham got relegated under roeder.West Ham were playing badly and drawing 0-0 .Masses of people left upton park early and the atmosphere in the ground became eerie and in the last minute southampton won 1-0.I am convinced that had the crowd stayed west ham would have at least got a point and thus several months later stayed up. At the valley a couple of seasons ago when we were doing badly in the third division [cos thats what it was] we went 2-0 down after about 20 mins and this bloke in his 40s turned to his son and said come on were going home .I will never forget the look on the boys face it was utter despair as he knew that itwas not about the football but that his dad was a miserable git. Obviously if you are old and infirm go home early but not just so you can get home intime to watch doctor who.
The need for a beer and a pee does make for a lot of annoying missed goals.I went all the way to grimsby once for a night match and missed a mike flanagan goal whilst i was having a pee.In my 50s now so am very careful about fluid intake [and outflow ]before a game.Dont make the same mistake now
we deservedly took the lead and from then i thought leeds were there for the taking ,however they doubled up on harriot and fuller ran out of puff ,CP should have done something before leeds scored but didnt and in the end i personally feel that we won that game despite CPs input rather than because of it.Bradley isnt a right winger/or a right sided midfielder I am afraid .Hughes and Kermogant outstanding
But he did do something before thay scored?
Or is it that you did not like what he did?
I agree that Pritch is not a winger. But I do not think our midfield is strong enough with two up front to play two out and out wingers so we need another body that can defend properly when we are under the cosh - and I think Pritch is better all round than Wilson.
Cp should have acted quicker IMHO ..i see what CP is asking BP to do (something like what Curbs would have asked of Kish),agree that there is a wilson,pritchard and wagstaff conundrum (they all offer something but all have their deficiencies) The latter hasnt had much of a chance ...i am not sure if we will improve as a side with any of them ....a sean newton of John Robinson would do nicely!
I agree. I could see what he was trying to do by bringing on Kerker and putting Harriott up front for a bit of pace, but would have prefered a player who plays up front to come on i.e. Obika. All a bit late.
Also agree we need a right winger who can defend. Would like to see Solly play a few games in this position as a right back is easier to find.
If it came off we would really have something to look forward too!
I agree. I could see what he was trying to do by bringing on Kerker and putting Harriott up front for a bit of pace, but would have prefered a player who plays up front to come on i.e. Obika. All a bit late.
He moved Harriott in to the hole thinking he could bring a goal threat in breakaway situations. Hence Kerkar to provide an outlet and draw freekicks - which he has often done in the past.
My guess is that the player Powelly really wanted to bring on was Danny Haynes. Can anyone confirm why Haynesy wasn't on the bench?
The need for a beer and a pee does make for a lot of annoying missed goals.I went all the way to grimsby once for a night match and missed a mike flanagan goal whilst i was having a pee.In my 50s now so am very careful about fluid intake [and outflow ]before a game.Dont make the same mistake now
The need for a beer and a pee does make for a lot of annoying missed goals.I went all the way to grimsby once for a night match and missed a mike flanagan goal whilst i was having a pee.In my 50s now so am very careful about fluid intake [and outflow ]before a game.Dont make the same mistake now
Did the same at Oldham last year
Goals just after half time are common for me to miss.
He will move into the middle eventually - possibly next season - but has some areas still to work on. We need to persevere though, because he has unique attributes.
The need for a beer and a pee does make for a lot of annoying missed goals.I went all the way to grimsby once for a night match and missed a mike flanagan goal whilst i was having a pee.In my 50s now so am very careful about fluid intake [and outflow ]before a game.Dont make the same mistake now
Sorry to rub it in but I was at that game. Flash's goal was brilliant. Made the long trip worthwhile!!!
Surprised there weren't more comments about the Ref. Mr Shatwell never fails to turn in a dreadful performance and he didn't disappoint. Apart from not appearing to realise that you're not allowed to handle the ball he broke play up constantly. Anybody, on either side, going to ground was deemed a foul. Woeful.
Surprised there weren't more comments about the Ref. Mr Shatwell never fails to turn in a dreadful performance and he didn't disappoint. Apart from not appearing to realise that you're not allowed to handle the ball he broke play up constantly. Anybody, on either side, going to ground was deemed a foul. Woeful.
There was a point when I was screaming at the players to "just pick the ball up and run into the goal" as he clearly wasn't going to give anything... don't think I've ever seen so many handballs in one match before!
Surprised there weren't more comments about the Ref. Mr Shatwell never fails to turn in a dreadful performance and he didn't disappoint. Apart from not appearing to realise that you're not allowed to handle the ball he broke play up constantly. Anybody, on either side, going to ground was deemed a foul. Woeful.
Absolutely. He was abysmal. It was like a volleyball match.
There's two types of leaving early. Those who go at a set time because they have somewhere to be or transport to catch, an those who storm off in a tiff when a goal goes in or a pass goes astray; it's clearly the latter SCP was referring to.
Anyone in the second category last weekend - you got what you deserved, and so did the rest of us that stayed.
There's two types of leaving early. Those who go at a set time because they have somewhere to be or transport to catch, an those who storm off in a tiff when a goal goes in or a pass goes astray; it's clearly the latter SCP was referring to.
“A few fans left early. You should never do that at a football match – ever.”
Thats great from chris...what if you live 100 miles away from the valley and had to start work at 19.00 is he going to pay for a helicoptor to you get you there...or would he rather pople not have a season ticket and expect those people to pay on the day and miss those games.
Dont really think CP means people leaving early to make work when he says ever.i had to leave 5 minutes early at brighton to make work and was gutted to do so in case we got a late winner and also like to applaud the team off after the game. i think this is aimed at the sort of supporter who walked out last saturday when 2-0 down to bolton.those type of supporter not worthy of the club and may as well not bother going in the first place.
Think it's anyone's choice when they decide to leave. I never leave early but if somebody wants to it doesn't mean they're not worthy of the club. Just means they wanted to leave.
However, in some supporters eyes, leaving 5 minutes before the end at Brighton is deemed as good planning !
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Or is it that you did not like what he did?
I agree that Pritch is not a winger. But I do not think our midfield is strong enough with two up front to play two out and out wingers so we need another body that can defend properly when we are under the cosh - and I think Pritch is better all round than Wilson.
The latter hasnt had much of a chance ...i am not sure if we will improve as a side with any of them ....a sean newton of John Robinson would do nicely!
At the valley a couple of seasons ago when we were doing badly in the third division [cos thats what it was] we went 2-0 down after about 20 mins and this bloke in his 40s turned to his son and said come on were going home .I will never forget the look on the boys face it was utter despair as he knew that itwas not about the football but that his dad was a miserable git.
Obviously if you are old and infirm go home early but not just so you can get home intime to watch doctor who.
There are some pratts about.
I agree. I could see what he was trying to do by bringing on Kerker and putting Harriott up front for a bit of pace, but would have prefered a player who plays up front to come on i.e. Obika. All a bit late.
Also agree we need a right winger who can defend. Would like to see Solly play a few games in this position as a right back is easier to find.
If it came off we would really have something to look forward too!
Hence Kerkar to provide an outlet and draw freekicks - which he has often done in the past.
My guess is that the player Powelly really wanted to bring on was Danny Haynes.
Can anyone confirm why Haynesy wasn't on the bench?
Absolutely. He was abysmal. It was like a volleyball match.
Anyone in the second category last weekend - you got what you deserved, and so did the rest of us that stayed.
Think it's anyone's choice when they decide to leave. I never leave early but if somebody wants to it doesn't mean they're not worthy of the club. Just means they wanted to leave.
However, in some supporters eyes, leaving 5 minutes before the end at Brighton is deemed as good planning !
Is this allowed? And if so, what is the earliest time that we can arrive?